Greenhand Leadership Conference

About GLC^ITC

This in-the-classroom conference leads students through self-discovery of talents, interests and personal characteristics to start them down the road of uncovering their passions in life. Through GLC ^ITC, students will be emerged in the Who, Why, What, Where, How and Impact of Agricultural Education.  

Who: Freshmen
When: One Day Event, 30 Conferences in late September and October *2020 conferences will be online 
What: Each student will explore:

WHO i am
Identify personal interests and characteristics 
Explore how those interests and characteristics can translate into passions and values 

WHY i matter
Build self-confidence through establishing healthy habits.
Engage in conversations of empathy to discover the importance of diversity and inclusion.

WHAT is ag ed
Explore the diversity of California agriculture.
Identify how Agricultural Education creates well rounded individuals through the three-ring model of Classroom & Laboratory (Knowledge), Supervised Agricultural Experience [SAE] (Skill) and the National FFA Organization (Relationships).

WHERE we are going
Hear from FFA alumni working both in and out of the agricultural industry to identify the benefits of Agricultural Education.
Explore agricultural education pathways their school offers and the careers those pathways can lead to.

HOW we get there
Dive deeper into the circle of FFA to explore Career Development Events (CDE), Leadership Development Events (LDE), Conventions and Conferences.
Investigate the circle of SAE, witness SAE highlights and rank their interest level in different/potential projects.
Create a personal plan of action utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals that address the areas of FFA, Classroom and SAE.

my IMPACT
Define servant leadership.
Examine how to have a positive impact on the community through social media and community service. Complete a personal plan of action by adding S.M.A.R.T. goals in the areas of Personal Life and Community.

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Resources

Agricultural education strives to maintain its status on the cutting-edge of rigorous classroom instruction, relevant skill acquisition and premier leadership development. Check out the expansive and evolving catalog of resources to generate new ideas, enhance curriculum delivery skills or identify new ways to engage in FFA and SAE activities.

Resources

Beginning in the early 20th century in California, agricultural education has a long tradition of preparing students for rigorous, satisfying careers both within and outside of the industry. As a school-based learning program, agricultural education operates as a unit within the California Department of Education and is written into the state’s legislative education code.

About

Rich in history with an eye toward the future, California’s school-based agricultural education program seeks to prepare all students for satisfying careers in and outside of the agriculture industry. The multi-faceted approach to growing the whole person includes a focus on character and interpersonal skill development, technical acumen and critical thinking capabilities.

 

Events

From personal growth to career skill enhancement, the focus of California’s agricultural education events is always on the experiential development of the student. With activities ranging from local to national, the statewide organization offers a number of premier events each year that are suited to best meet the interests of an ever-diversifying student population.

news 

Recent News from the California Association FFA and the Department of Education.
Media Assistance.
Archived Newsletters.

Events

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Support

Support Agricultural Leadership, Growth and Career Education

The mission of the California FFA Foundation is to promote, aid, and assist, financially or otherwise, California FFA to ensure the success of Agricultural Education by preparing tomorrow's agricultural leaders, today.

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California FFA Foundation’s goal is to provide individuals, businesses, foundations, and others the opportunity to invest in the premier secondary Agricultural Education leadership development program in California: FFA. The Foundation provides award recognition for student projects, competitive team events, leadership development events, as well as leadership training conferences.

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